Educational Developer

Position: Educational Developer*
* About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https:// is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Location

Augusta University
- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

The Educational Developer supports high quality teaching and student learning by partnering with faculty, instructors and graduate teaching assistants to strengthen teaching practice through coaching, consultation and evidence informed professional learning. This role's primary service is instructional coaching through structured, goal-based engagements with faculty. The position designs and facilitates scalable development opportunities and contributes to institution-wide teaching and learning initiatives that advance student success, comprehensive teaching and accessible learning experiences.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING AND CONSULTATION:
Provide individual and small group instructional coaching through structured cycles that may include goal setting, observation or course walkthroughs, feedback conversations, action planning, and follow-up. Conduct confidential, developmental teaching consultations related to course design, teaching strategies, assessment alignment, and student engagement across modalities. Support instructors in interpreting evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student feedback, peer input, and course data, and then translating it into practical changes.

Maintain a supportive, non-evaluative stance that builds trust and encourages reflective practice.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING:
Design, facilitate, and assess professional learning experiences including workshops, institutes, learning communities, and cohort-based series. Develop reusable resources such as guides, templates, examples, and toolkits that instructors can use to improve teaching and course design. Partner with academic units and campus stakeholders to identify needs and deliver tailored programming.

COURSE AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT:
Support course design and redesign using outcome-aligned practices that connect learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities. Consult on assessment design and academic integrity aligned with learning goals and appropriate workload for instructors and students. Promote student-centered approaches that reduce barriers and increase belonging.

ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
Evaluate coaching and program outcomes using appropriate methods such as feedback tools, participation data, and qualitative evidence. Document reach, engagement, and impact for unit reporting and strategic planning. Use findings to improve services and resource development

COLLABORATION AND SERVICE:
Collaborate with instructional design, learning technologies, libraries, accessibility services, and academic leadership to support institutional priorities in the instructional space. Contribute to committees, initiatives, and events related to teaching excellence and student success. Provide occasional support for special projects aligned with the…